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L-R: Commissioner National Disease Control Dr Patrick Tusiime, Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Ireland Ambassador to Uganda Amb William Carlos and WHO Representative in Uganda Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

Uganda receives 10 motorcycles to boost surveillance and Community engagement in Ebola preparedness 

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng inaugurating the District MAAM Task Forces which are chaired by Resident District Commissioners in their respective districts.

Uganda commemorates World Malaria Day 2019

Susana and Abigail are first to be vaccinated with the malaria vaccine in Ghana pilot. Credit: WHO/Fanjan Combrink

Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Ghana

A worker places vials in a container

South Sudan’s Ebola preparedness activities strengthen overall outbreak readiness

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng addresses the congregation during the International Partners meeting to Discuss Ebola Preparedness and Response

Uganda’s Health Minister Calls for Cross-Border Collaboration, Accountability and Country Leadership in Ebola Preparedness and Response

RRT participants and facilitatators with Dr M Ovberedjo (WHO Representative, 8th from left and in white apparel) on his right is Dr B Bonkoungou (WHO/AFRO Technical Officer - Training) and to his left is Dr P Gasquet (WHO/Lyon Team Lead - Learning Solution and Training)

Botswana and the WHO co-host four SADC countries to conduct Regional Training on National Rapid Response Teams